Controls Technician - 1st Shift: Growth, Benefits & PLC

Quanex Building Products Corp.; Town of Rice Lake, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401K with match

ESPP 15%

Disability & life insurance

PTO & holidays

Tuition support

ERGs

On-site physical therapist

Shoe allowance

Job summary

Quanex Building Products Corp is seeking a Controls Technician - 1st Shift to join our Rice Lake, WI team. The role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting automated systems, performing basic PMs, and supporting production with fluid power and machine controls.

We offer a structured schedule, overtime as needed, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with match, ESPP, and training opportunities to advance your skills in PLC/HMI programming and industrial controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of on-the-job experience in a related field or a 2-year technical degree.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Proficient in using maintenance tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment and apply problem-solving using measurement tools.
• Understand fluid power basics and integrate into machines.
• Maintain and develop documentation for processes.
• Perform basic fabrication and maintenance with instruction.

Skills

Mechanical & fabrication basics

Troubleshooting

Documentation & record-keeping

Education

2-year technical degree or 2 years on-the-job experience

Tools

PLC, HMI & VSD programming

Industrial wiring practices

Job description

Quanex Building Products Corp is seeking a Controls Technician - 1st Shift to join our Rice Lake, WI team. The role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting automated systems, performing basic PMs, and supporting production with fluid power and machine controls.

We offer a structured schedule, overtime as needed, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with match, ESPP, and training opportunities to advance your skills in PLC/HMI programming and industrial controls.